She was born August 5, 1938 in Busby, MT, to Oliver and Elizabeth Risingsun. She was raised in Busby and lived there the majority of her life. She attended school at Busby and after graduation she attended Mokahum in MN for two years, and went on and taught Bible Study in Hammond, OK.

On December 1, 1961, she married the love of her life, John Hubert Charette, in Sheridan, WY and from this union they had two boys and a daughter. She also had a special friend that would accompany her, Arlene Gray.

Maretha worked as dorm matron for 19 years in Busby and moved on to being a CHR for 17 years, working throughout the reservation communities. She touched many lives in both of her jobs, as a matron she was mom to many kids whom she helped raise; and became friends with all whom she served as a CHR.

Maretha was an avid Cheyenne Speaker who could read and write the Cheyenne Language. She was also a member of the Cheyenne Singers of the Mennonite Church who sang Cheyenne Hymns. This group was called upon for many special occasions to share their music for many celebrations.

Busby Eagles #1 Fan will be watching from above, “Grandma” will be cheering “Let’s Go Busby!”

Wake service will be Sunday evening at the Busby Mennonite Church and funeral service at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 16, 2018. The meal will be served at Busby School Cafeteria after the burial at Hardin Fairview Cemetery. Bullis Mortuary has been entrusted with the arrangements.